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    Comforting Creatures

    4.9 (136 reviews)
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    Pet hospice

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    Our Chad. Always in our hearts.
    Alex X.

    Dr. Shana is a blessing. We had six pets and as they aged we knew we wanted in-house euthanasia for two reasons. First, because we feel it's important to say goodbye at home, surrounded by the humans and animals that matter in the departing pet's life. Secondly, since we are a multi-pet household, we feel it lets the surviving pets know what happened instead of one day the pet is here and the next day he's gone. Last November, we had to say goodbye to the first of our pets, our beloved toy poodle. We reached out to Comforting Creatures and the person who schedules the visits was so very kind over the phone. I requested a specific time frame, because we wanted to give our pet a long and loving last day. Dr. Shana was able to accommodate our wishes. When she arrived, she was simply so very kind and loving. We had concerns about whether or not it was too soon. Once we explained what he was experiencing, she let us know that we were doing the right thing. In fact, she told us that many people wait too long because they're not ready to say goodbye. We put our dog first and wanted him to depart with his dignity intact instead of waiting until his issues became more severe. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is so hard and emotional. Dr. Shana was nothing but caring towards our dog as well as towards us. She made the entire process bearable. She made us feel cared for during this difficult time. Finally, we had contacted other providers and her pricing is extremely fair. We really appreciated that as well.

    Bowtie Cat Dante, in healthier days
    Andrea R.

    Dr. Shana is a gift to those of us going through this very difficult time with a pet. She came to my house yesterday to help my elderly cat Dante pass, and she brought love, respect, and and her soothing, caring nature to the process. She talked me through what would happen before we started, and then again as we went through the process. She honored Dante the whole time, and she spoke and acted so lovingly to him, to me, and to my other cat. Once Dante had passed, Dr. Shana bundled him with so much care. There's no way for this process to not be sad, but I feel like she brought so much love and dignity to a difficult time. I'm grateful to her. I had several phone calls ahead of time as well, and her staff was consistently responsive, caring, efficient, and helpful. This is a large expense that comes at a time when you're already hurting, but if you're considering Comforting Creatures at this painful time, Dr. Shana is the right choice. My love to any pet parent going through this right now.

    Our Roxy
    Jol L.

    Josh and I eternally grateful for God to send us an angel vet who cares so much, very kind and supportive. Our Roxy cat was suffering from feline injection site sarcoma- we couldn't let her suffering slow & painful death. We were worried about how Dr. vet would treat our Roxy cat but Comforting Creatures staffs were so wonderful helpful & warmly gentle with me on phone/email. Dr. Shana came over our house on time. Oh, she did an amazing job comforting Roxy and us too- we felt so relieved. We cannot thank them enough for being patient, answering my questions and compassionate. Dr. Shana is the best! Thank you so much, Dr. Shana and staffs. We will miss our Roxy.

    Our sweetheart going over the bridge

    Dr Shayna made a sad experience lovely and gentle and serene. Highly recommend her for all your pet palliative care

    J L.

    Making the decision that it was time for our beloved dog to pass away was extremely painful and difficult. We had the absolute joy & pleasure of having our boxer in the family for over 10 years. We were so grateful for Dr. Shana. She was incredibly patient, compassionate and answered all of our questions before, during and after the procedure (even though we were all ugly crying). The actual procedure was relatively quick as she took her time to make sure our dog was comfortable, even giving him some aroma therapy and a slim Jim. Having Dr. Shana come to our house was a wonderful alternative to taking Hank (our boxer) to his veterinarian. That would've involved getting him into the car, driving over there and waiting in some stale, cold room for god knows how long. Again, it's not an easy decision. But Dr. Shana and her staff at Comforting Creatures are exactly that. They are not only comforting to your pet, they are also comforting to you and your family. RIP Hank. We'll love & miss you forever.

    Dr. Shana Made saying goodbye to our best friend of 14 years bearable. If you are faced with this difficult situation I can't imagine anyone handling it in a more kind, loving, and humane way. I agree with the other reviews which say it is not possible appreciate this service more. Peace, Troy Evans

    Elysia E.

    Dr. Shana was spectacular. So kind, compassionate, and professional. She did a home euthanasia for my girl Katie yesterday, and she & her staff made it as easy & peaceful as possible. I was particularly heartbroken by having to let my kitty go, having lost my mom in 2022. Katie was my mom's cat we took in (pregnant) my last year of high school. She and her 4 children have been in our family for 14 years and are my biggest connection to my mom. I was shopping around for at home services due to Katie's decline after trying to manage her stage 4 Kidney Disease for nearly 2 months. I sent an inquiry in late afternoon and her staff called back to answer my questions promptly the next morning. They answered all my questions compassionately and got me the relevant information to make our appointment. Pricing was fair for at home service, no extra fee for weekend appointment or for rescheduling the timing. They gave a diverse range of times and dates available and were able to accommodate a next day booking when my girl declined further and I decided sooner would be better. And their aftercare options were also diverse as they had the standard options for private and communal cremation, an undecided option if you needed counseling on the different options, as well as an option to handle your own aftercare so you can either save money finding your own services or explore less common options like burial in a pet cemetery or taxidermy. Dr. Shana let me know when she was on the way the day of. I had called her staff ealier to request she come as soon as possible within the 1 hour window due to my girl's condition and she was right on time. She took a bit of time to meet the kitties in our household and answer any questions we had about the process. She was very sweet with my girl; tender, caring, and respectful throughout. She explained what she was doing every step of the way so we felt comfortable with what was happening. It didn't feel drawn out or rushed; it felt just right. She took extra time and care to learn our story, see some pictures of Katie and of my mom, talk to us about how Katie's adult children might respond, and just overall validate our concerns and aid our grieving process. And it was all with a comforting, soft, professional tone, the perfect mix of empathetic and stoic. We got a bit of Katie's fur in a keepsake bag, and they may have different options for keepsakes depending on the aftercare plan choosen. She had many options for payment as well with the option to pay online prior or in person by cash, check, or Zelle. I will use her again in the future, as she and her staff helped us make the best out of the extremely unpleasant experience of losing a treasured feline family member. Dr. Shana, I cannot thank you enough for taking good care of my girl. ‍

    I don't think that I can ever express enough gratitude to Dr. Shana. She was one of the most gentle & kind people I have ever met & made one of the most difficult days I have ever had to face one filled with loving kindness. From start to finish, she was so thoughtful & spoke so sweetly to our precious little guy "Wally". I have worked for veterinarians for 37 years and can honestly say that I have never met another vet with her kind of genuine heart & spirit. Wally transitioned so peacefully & afterwards, she handled his little body so respectfully my heart felt at total peace. Thank you thank you thank you, I will be forever in your debt for taking such good care of not only our sweet boy but us as well. What a gift you are to those of us who are having to make such a heart wrenching decision.

    Mac M.

    The experience of saying goodbye to a beloved pet is pretty brutal. Our pup had been declining the last few years and it felt so challenging to be objective about what we needed to do. We had been making so many accommodations to keep her comfy... enter Dr. Shana. We had her come over for an initial check and consultation and really felt comfortable with her immediately. She really took the time to watch our sweet Daphne, give her a gentle exam, ask all kinds of questions, and left a lot of space for us all to just be together. After her visit, we talked about what we wanted to do and set up an appointment for the following week. The anticipation was the worst for sure. On the day of, Shana arrived and we all got settled. She handled Daphne and us with such calm and grace. She explained everything including that the initial medication might sting and so Daphne might squirm. (I've had a previous dog euthanized and had a similar experience with that so I was prepared.) During the whole experience, she was as gentle as she could be, calming, and so respectful of Daphne and us. We are just a few days out and I know we did the right thing, even though it hurts. If you're reading this review, I send you love and peace. I'm so sorry that you're going through this.

    Shani B.

    Dr. Shana is an angel from heaven. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful person to help our beloved dog end his suffering and leave the physical world. If only everyone could be so lucky to have the privilege of saying goodbye to their best friend with Dr. Shana by their side. Eternally grateful for her service. Consider this our strongest endorsement.

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    I highly recommend this home vet group! Dr Shana could not have been more compassionate for our much loved dog Phoebe euthanasia.

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    What is the cost of cat euthanasia?

    Generally very expensive. At home $500

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    Shana arrived she was the sweetest, kindest, gentle, and the most considerate Veterinarian we've ever met.

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